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16 Oct 2026
Mutual funds bar fresh investments in Gold ETF FoFs. What are the rules for existing SIP investors?
Seventeen mutual fund houses have temporarily restricted fresh investments in specified gold exchange-traded fund-of-funds (FoFs), including lumpsum contributions, new SIPs and switch-ins. Existing SIPs and redemptions generally remain permitted, subject to scheme-specific conditions.
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16 Oct 2026
HDFC, Kotak, ICICI Prudential among 17 mutual fund houses to temporarily restrict subscriptions in gold ETF FoFs
Around 17 mutual fund houses have temporarily halted fresh subscriptions to gold ETF Fund of Funds from October 15–16, citing SEBI-related instructions or unspecified reasons. Redemptions and existing systematic investments continue, amid rising gold ETF inflows and seasonal festive demand ahead of Dussehra and Diwali.
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16 Oct 2026
NFO Insight: Carnelian Small Cap Fund opens for subscription with Rs 5,000 crore size cap. Can it deliver alpha?
Carnelian Mutual Fund has launched its new Carnelian Small Cap Fund, now available for investors. Targeting a size cap of Rs 5,000 crore, this fund seeks to preserve investment flexibility while focusing on small-cap stocks with strong growth potential at fair prices. It employs an in-depth research strategy to uncover viable businesses and attractively valued opportunities.
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16 Oct 2026
Best aggressive hybrid mutual funds to invest in October 2026
As per Sebi norms, these schemes must invest 65-80% in stocks, and 20-35% in debt. This mixed portfolio helps to deal with the market volatility better. When the equity market is in turmoil, the debt part of the portfolio softens the blow. This helps new investors to continue with their investments without worrying too much about volatility.
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15 Oct 2026
Kotak Mutual Fund halts subscriptions in two Yes Bank AT-1 bond schemes after SC order
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund suspended subscriptions in two debt schemes holding Yes Bank AT1 bonds after the Supreme Court overturned their Rs 8,415 crore write-off. The fund house is reviewing the judgment to determine its next course of action.
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15 Oct 2026
RIL, Eternal, and HDFC Bank among 11 stocks owned by 600+ mutual fund schemes in September
ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, SBI, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries are among 11 stocks held by more than 600 mutual fund schemes in September, according to ACE MF data. Eternal, Infosys, Axis Bank, L&T, Kotak Mahindra Bank and M&M also feature among the most widely held stocks across mutual fund portfolios.
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15 Oct 2026
Debt mutual funds see Rs 1.83 lakh crore exit in September. What drove the outflows?
Debt mutual funds experienced sharp outflows of Rs 1.83 lakh crore in September, primarily driven by quarter-end treasury withdrawals and advance tax commitments. Liquid and money market funds accounted for most redemptions, though analysts consider these routine institutional movements rather than a structural decline in demand.
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15 Oct 2026
Mutual fund investments in September: Which sectors are gaining the most?
Mutual funds increased exposure to Healthcare, Metals, Private Banks and other sectors in September, while trimming weights in Technology, Automobiles and PSU Banks. Motilal Oswal's report also highlights sector-wise changes in portfolio values and mutual fund ownership relative to the BSE 200.
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15 Oct 2026
Swiggy and Groww among top 5 midcap stocks that saw highest mutual fund buying in September
Swiggy, Groww parent Billionbrains Garage, Patanjali Foods, Astral, and PB Fintech emerged as the top five mid-cap stocks attracting the highest net buying from mutual funds in September, according to a Motilal Oswal report. Swiggy led the inflows with a Rs 6.3 billion value increase during the month.
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